Famous People Born in 1008 May 4 Henry I, King of the Franks (1031-60), born in Reims, France (d. 1060) Oct 12 Emperor Go-Ichijō of Japan, 68th Emperor of Japan (1016-36), born in Heian-kyō, Japan (d. 1036) Famous People Who Died in 1008 Apr 10 Notger, bishop of Luik (972-1008), dies 1006 History by Year 1009